Published 07/05/2023. Updated 07/05/2023 Fresh green chili peppers seasoned with doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) make for a simple summer side dish that goes especially well with Korean BBQ. Koreans often enjoy fresh green chili peppers dipped in ssamjang, a doenjang (된장, Korean fermented soybean paste) based sauce. This recipe offers a different take on how you can enjoy chili peppers with a similar sauce. If you’re growing Korean chili peppers in your backyard, this dish is an excellent garden-to-table option that showcases the freshness of the vegetable and the savory flavor of doenjang. The vegetable dishes seasoned with doenjang…

Published 05/03/2023. Updated 05/01/2023 If you like kimchi jjigae (stew), try this kimchi jjim (braised kimchi). Slow cooked with a small amount of liquid and fatty pork, braised kimchi is tender and packed with flavors.   Kimchi jjim (or kimchijjim, 김치찜) is a braised kimchi dish. It’s typically made with pork, but you can use other meat if you like. In Korea, kimchi jjim made with mackerel is also popular. Because the kimchi is slow braised, this recipe uses less liquid than the amount used for kimchi jjigae (stew). The resulting dish is drier than kimchi stew but with deliciously…

Here are some delicious Korean dishes you can make with fresh, seasonal vegetables this spring! Spring is here! There are lots of wonderful spring vegetables available in grocery stores and farmers markets. Look for fresh ramps, young spinach with beautiful purple stems, thin spring scallions, and even mugwort (ssuk, 쑥)! You might also find dandelion leaves and garlic scapes at your local grocery store or farmer’s market, and definitely everyone should grab some asparagus this time of year! Spring vegetables are so delicious because they are sweeter and more tender than when they mature later in the growing season. Eating…

Published 03/05/2023. Updated 03/05/2023 A simple Korean tofu salad served with a soy based sauce. Easy, healthy, and refreshing! In Korea, tofu is often enjoyed simply with a soy dipping sauce, called yangnyeomjang (양념장). It’s an easy way to add healthy and tasty protein to your meal. If you add your favorite spring salad mix, you can turn it into a refreshing salad. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal! The simple sauce (yangnyeomjang) deliciously complements the nutty tofu and slightly peppery and bitter spring mix. The tofu Korean block tofu comes in 3 variations, depending on how…